Upstate Medical University

Global Health Institute

Global Health Institute

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Upstate Research Spotlight

Florida dengue outbreak highlights importance of Upstate research

The recent rise in locally acquired dengue cases in Florida is drawing national attention to a mosquito-borne virus that researchers at Upstate Medical University have studied for more »

New Flu Vaccine

Dr. Stephen Thomas, Upstate Global Health Institute Director, talks new flu vaccine. more »

Meet you Doctor – Stephen Thomas, M.D

SUNY Upstate physician discusses the work of the Global Health Institute and how it's helping advance research on infectious diseases and vaccines more »
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Our faculty and students are working hard to find solutions to many global health problems. You can finance a student's trip abroad to gain hands-on experience in the field, fund local community-based research and outreach projects, support service-learning opportunities, and more. Any amount can help, so please consider a gift.

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Michelle Klick, LPN, CCRP

Clinical Operations Lead

Michelle Klick is the Clinical Operations Lead for the Upstate Global Health Institute. Her 20+ years of research experience has given her the skills to lead the research team through protocol development and execution across multiple phases of research. Michelle maintains a New York State Licensed Practical Nursing license and a SoCRA Certified Clinical Research Professionals certification.

She is a graduate of the 2017 Upstate Leadership Academy, where her capstone project centered on providing medical care to the refugee population in the Syracuse community. Her research career has spanned many clinical areas, including Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Pulmonology, Neurology and Oncology. She is passionate about training new research professionals and helping them find success in navigating the countless details of conducting a clinical trial. Michelle is co-chair of the SUNY Upstate Clinical Research Professionals Group. Michelle recently attended the National Council of University Research Administrators’ 20th Financial Research Conference to expand her knowledge on research finance. Outside of work, Michelle is a busy mom of 2 boys. She has volunteered for the past 9 years in their local scouting program and is a board member for the local Home School Association.